With only a week to go before the NFL draft, teams are in the midst of their final preparations. The draft boards are probably about as set as they’ll get, and trade value could become an increasingly popular discussion at team headquarters. Here is the NESN.com Mock Draft Version IX, and check back next Thursday for the final version.

1. St. Louis Rams2009 record: 1-15The pick: Oklahoma quarterback Sam BradfordPrevious mock draft picks: Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong SuhAnalysis: Bradford seems to have escaped the late phase in which top picks are overly criticized to the point where they’re made out to sound like third-rounders. Surely, the shoulder has been a concern, but everything else has checked out for the former Sooner.

2. Detroit Lions2009 record: 2-14The pick: Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong SuhPrevious mock draft picks: Oklahoma State left tackle Russell Okung, Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoyAnalysis: After spending a week in Detroit for the Frozen Four and hearing plenty from the town’s media, it sounds like Suh would be an unpopular draft choice due to the bust rate of defensive tackles. Rather, the fan base is clamoring over Okung and Tennessee safety Eric Berry.

4. Washington Redskins2009 record: 4-12The pick: Oklahoma State tackle Russell OkungPrevious mock draft picks: Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy ClausenAnalysis: It will be tempting for Washington to trade down, but if Okung is still on the board, he would be a perfect fit for what this team needs.5. Kansas City Chiefs2009 record: 4-12The pick: Iowa tackle Bryan BulagaPrevious mock draft picks: Tennessee safety Eric Berry, Oklahoma State tackle Russell OkungAnalysis: Berry would add some juice to this team, but Bulaga fills a more important hole.

6. Seattle Seahawks 2009 record: 5-11The pick: Tennessee safety Eric BerryPrevious mock draft picks: Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy ClausenAnalysis: There has been some speculation that the Seahawks will go for Clemson running back C.J. Spiller at this spot, but that would be a mistake. There’s a very strong likelihood Spiller is still there at No. 14.

7. Cleveland Browns2009 record: 5-11The pick: Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy ClausenPrevious mock draft picks: Florida cornerback Joe HadenAnalysis: If head coach Eric Mangini can get some growth out of Clausen in 2010, he’ll earn another year in Cleveland. It’s much more difficult to fire a head coach after handing the reins to a young franchise-type quarterback than it would be if the Browns drafted, say, Haden.

11. Denver Broncos (From Chicago Bears)2009 record: 8-8The pick: Alabama linebacker Rolando McClainPrevious mock draft picks: Tennessee defensive tackle Dan Williams, UCLA defensive tackle Brian Price, Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick MorganAnalysis: Tough to tell which way the Broncos will go here. Josh McDaniels, who has an offensive background, would love a weapon like wide receiver Dez Bryant. But the head coach is a clone of Bill Belichick, who would never draft a wideout this high. Despite trading away Brandon Marshall, Denver still needs a middle linebacker, and McClain is the best in the class.

13. San Francisco 49ers 2009 record: 8-8The pick: Florida cornerback Joe HadenPrevious mock draft picks: Florida defensive end Carlos Dunlap, South Florida defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, Texas safety Earl ThomasAnalysis: The Niners probably have a more pressing need on the offensive line, but they can’t pass on Haden, who should instantly start in their secondary.

14. Seattle Seahawks (From Denver Broncos)2009 record: 5-11The pick: Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez BryantPrevious mock draft picks: USC defensive end Everson Griffen, Iowa tackle Bryan BulagaAnalysis: The Seahawks are a tough team to predict. They’ve got a number of issues, two early draft picks and a coach who just came from the college ranks. That makes for a tough read.

15. New York Giants2009 record: 8-8The pick: Missouri linebacker Sean WeatherspoonPrevious mock draft picks: Tennessee defensive tackle Dan Williams, Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain, UCLA defensive tackle Brian PriceAnalysis: It’s funny how everyone raves about Weatherspoon’s great performance at the Combine, yet the lasting image of him is the one in which he's tripping over one of those foot-high bean bags in Indy.

20. Houston Texans2009 record: 9-7The pick: Texas safety Earl ThomasPrevious mock draft picks: Boise State cornerback Kyle WilsonAnalysis: Thomas has been the pick here for several weeks, and he would fit great with Houston.

21. Cincinnati Bengals2009 record: 10-6The pick: Oklahoma tight end Jermaine GreshamPrevious mock draft picks: Idaho guard Mike Iupati, Florida offensive lineman Maurkice PounceyAnalysis: Bill Belichick touched on the fact that there are a good amount of first-round prospects who didn’t get much playing time last season. Here’s betting he was directly referring to Gresham, which means the Bengals might need to take him here if they hope he lasts.

22. New England Patriots2009 record: 10-6The pick: Texas outside linebacker/defensive end Sergio KindlePrevious mock draft picks: Florida middle linebacker Brandon Spikes, Oklahoma tight end Jermaine Gresham, Florida defensive end Carlos DunlapAnalysis: Kindle is a monster who could create havoc in Bill Belichick’s system. Yet, this is only the second time in nine mock drafts we’ve had him fall this far.